Voriconazole
Use
Quantitative measurement of voriconazole levels in serum or plasma to monitor therapeutic drug levels and ensure efficacy while minimizing toxicity, especially in patients undergoing antifungal therapy with voriconazole.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
2–4 mL Blood
Minimum Volume
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Container
Red Top (No Additive); sodium heparin (green-top) tube acceptable
Collection Instructions
Allow specimen to completely clot. Centrifuge for 15 minutes as soon as the specimen is clotted. Transfer the serum into a properly labeled transfer tube. Plasma in sodium heparin tube also acceptable.
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tube (SST); other body fluids; other specimen types
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |